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The Benefits of QR Codes

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

QR Codes are being increasingly noticed on products and in advertisements, and many people are still unaware of what the black modules on a white background in a square box stand for. QR codes are a kind of two dimensional … Continue reading →

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What is CCD, Laser & Imager Technology?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

What is CCD, Laser and Imager Technology? CCD Readers. CCD readers normally use light emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce the light beam and a charge coupled device array (CCD) to read the reflected light. When using CCD technology you must … Continue reading →

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What is the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes?

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

What is the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes? Barcodes come in two main types or symbologies; one dimensional barcodes (1D or linear) and two dimensional barcodes (2D). 1D / Linear Barcodes These barcodes consist of lines (commonly called bars) … Continue reading →

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Finding the Right Label for an Unusual Surface

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

To find the right label material and adhesive for your application can involve a number of factors, one of which is whether you need to apply your label to an unusual surface. Most commonly unusual surfaces for labelling can vary … Continue reading →

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Focus on Healthcare Industry

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

The healthcare sector is made up of hospitals, nursing homes, medical and dental practices, complementary medicine and other healthcare activities, such as medical laboratories services and pharmacies, across a range of organisations within the public, private and voluntary sectors. Labelling … Continue reading →

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Label printers help drive mums online

Posted on December 12, 2011 by nmadden

Label printers can help retailers to provide mums with the information they need to buy add-ons and accessories online. Modern-day label printers can easily add extra information to barcodes and price tags – such as a website URL or a … Continue reading →

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Quick Response or QR Code Printing

Posted on November 25, 2011 by nmadden

A Quick Response code or if abbreviated a QR code is a type of matrix / two dimensional code first designed for the automotive industry. More recently, the system has become popular outside of the industry due to its fast … Continue reading →

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What is a Thermal Transfer Ribbon

Posted on November 25, 2011 by nmadden

A thermal transfer printer is a printer which prints on paper or another material by melting a coating of ribbon so that it stays glued to the material on which the print is applied. This contrasts with direct thermal printing … Continue reading →

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Barcode Label Printer Accessories

Posted on November 25, 2011 by admin

Many businesses can make use of a barcode label printer as these printers provide an efficient and easy way of creating high quality barcodes for products. If you are going to get the most out of your barcode label printer, … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Maintaining your Label Printer

Posted on November 18, 2011 by admin

If you own a label printer then it is very important that you make sure it is regularly maintained. There are several reasons for maintaining your label printer. Read on to find out more… One of the main reasons to … Continue reading →

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